Job Description

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong and communities are vibrant. Since 1982, Lutheran Services

LSF is looking for a talented House Coordinator who would like to make an impact in the lives of others.

Shift hours are 11:00pm -7:00am

Purpose & Impact:

The House Coordinator is responsible for the direct supervision of Youth Specialists and daily programming activities provided during the course of their assigned shift ensuring that ratios are met at all times. The House Coordinators are subject to work overtime. They will maintain a flexible, organized and efficient work schedule.

Essential Functions:

• Complete monthly supervision and maintain appropriate documentation of Youth Care Specialists under their direct supervision.
• Complete annual performance appraisals of employees under their direct supervision.
• Ensure the development of staff work schedules and recommend approval or dis-approval of personal leave requests, holiday leave requests, and/or sick leave requests to designee.
• Address employee performance issues in a timely manner and maintaining documentation of conversations through the use of memos to the record/conference notes.
• Conduct intake services to include but not limited to: completing necessary paperwork, providing youth with an overview of the program services and for initial placements of youth in to the shelter.
• Responsible for providing basic needs to youth upon arrival to the program (to include but not limited to: meal, clothing, hygiene products, shower and bedroom assignment).
• Must provide Direct Care Services to youth to ensure that ratios and appropriate supervision levels are continuously met as per state and federal requirements.
• Develop positive rapport with youth while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment.
• Must ensure all forms and progress notes (efforts) are properly completed to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of special educational events, acculturation activities, and recreational outings, assist in the coordination of student activities and other meaningful experiences for LSF youth which promotes volunteerism and learning.
• Receive sick calls from employees for incoming shifts and plan accordingly to ensure ratios are met.
• Maintain open and consistent communication with the Program Director or designee regarding all incidents

Other Functions

• Attend all organizational required trainings.
• Attend trainings that will enhance professional growth in the area of Education, Vocational Instruction, direct supervision, and other topics deemed appropriate by the program director or designee.
• Attend all departmental and program meetings to ensure that up-to-date information is received and/or information of policy changes or practice are adhered to.
• Be able to assist in the distribution of medications to youth as prescribed by Medical Provider.
• Must assist in the evacuation of youth as needed due to inclement weather conditions, natural disasters, or other unforeseen occurrences.
• Travel as needed for trainings, conferences or to transport youth to destinations located within the Sponsor.
• Maintain a safe, clean and hazard-free facility. Tasks include regular maintenance and general cleaning of common areas including restrooms and kitchen, rotation of laundry (linen, towels and clothes) duty, and general maintenance of outdoor areas (to include but not limited to: backyard, playground, and parking lot).

Education:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in human services field with a minimum of 4 years of experience working with children.
• Also required is a thorough knowledge of residential treatment programs for adolescents, and knowledge of assessment methods and individual and group meeting techniques.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience working in the youth services field either through paid or unpaid positions.

License, Certification and Screening:

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) requires those hired into this position to provide proof that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (including any booster shots, if required) or must become fully vaccinated within the first 30 days of employment. Failure to provide timely proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status will result in the termination of your employment with LSF.

Any individuals subject to this requirement may submit for consideration a request to be exempted from the requirement (based on a valid religious or medical reason) on forms to be provided by LSF. Such requests will be subject to review and approval by the Company, and exemptions will be granted only if the Company can provide a reasonable accommodation in relation to the requested exemption. Note that approvals for reasonable accommodations are reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis and availability of a reasonable accommodation is not guaranteed. This vaccination requirement is based, in part, on recently established government requirements. The requirement is also based on the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine in protecting against COVID-19, and our shared responsibility for the health and safety of members, clients, and community.

Skills:

• Must be computer literate.
• Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

WHY WORK FOR LSF?

Ability to Make an Impact in Multiple Areas

LSF offers several programs, spanning across a wide range of populations in need. This gives our team members an opportunity to learn and potentially work in programs outside of their direct area. Either way, members of the LSF family will play a part in transforming the lives of those in need.

Community

A career at LSF means working and learning alongside talented professionals in a dynamic and inclusive environment. The values of our organization \xe2\x80\x93 OPEN-MINDED, COMPASSIONATE, GENEROUS, VISIONARY and HONESTY \xe2\x80\x93 drives each one of us.

People working at Lutheran Services Florida treat each other like family. Whether you work on the front lines or work in an office, you share a common bond that is felt throughout the organization.

Growth Opportunities

Because of the variety of programs we offer throughout Florida, team members have the option to explore areas of interest in other programs or grow within their existing program/department.

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.

Amazing benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Teladoc (24/7 online access to doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement

Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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